I started a “beginner” lifting program at the beginning of the month; I have experience but hadn’t been lifting consistently. The program, Stronglifts, starts you off with light weight and then you add a few pounds every workout, but I haven’t gotten to the really challenging part yet. I was thinking of doing a 1RM test today, but ended up using what’s normally my morning workout time to paint a bunch of cardboard boxes in the exact likeness of my son’s favorite Minecraft character. (Happy Halloween!) Hey, life happens.

So, how was your month? Even if you decided that deadlifts aren’t for you, that’s still something of value. Or if you tried them for the first time, that’s great. For experienced lifters, did you manage to add some weight? Try things a new way? Discover the perfect accessory lift to address your weak point? Let’s chat in the comments, and we’ll be back tomorrow to start a new challenge.